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Mario Cornejo

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Overview

Property Details

Updated: Mar 3, 2015

Apartment, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Baths, 5 Sleeps

Set in a historic building with exposed-brick walls and hardwood floors this suite has an air of RUSTIC CHARM mixed with URBAN ZEN peace. Features: 2 queen beds (in bedroom and living area) with lots of closet space (extra bed available for 5th guest). Kitchen fully equipped for cooking and bathroom complete with towels and toiletries. Fully air-conditioned and heated seasonally. Extra linens and towels provided upon request. Other amenities: Cable TV. WiFi included. FREE street parking. Drop-off Laundromat across the street. Pet-free/Smoke-free.

Recent Review

Perfect accommodations for former New Yorkers!

5 of 5

I had the pleasure of staying at Sanctuary Guest Suites last night for a reunion with my best girlfriends from childhood, 5 out of 6 of us being former NYC residents. This is unequivocally the place to stay for a REAL New York experience. I have always disliked staying at hotels in my former hometown. We all miss the feeling of living in the city and Sanctuary brought us right back into the fold. It was wonderful to catch up with old friends in an atmosphere that felt like home. We were able to spend time in our room, sit out on our patio, and took advantage of having a kitchen at our disposal. The icing on the cake was a surprise, last minute, visit from our friend from Ohio. She flew in and surprised us at dinner. It was late evening and I was able to contact the staff and have them set up an extra cot for her. They made it all so easy. What a fantastic reunion and wonderful stay at Sanctuary! With a combined 12 children between us, this group of ladies will be back for another girls getaway soon! Thanks so much Mario and Zach!

About the Owner

Hi! this is Mario, your host. I was born in Peru but grew up in Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal). Also lived in London and back in South America before moving to the States. I received a BFA in Dance and Theater from the University of Florida and danced professionally in the US and Canada for some years. Moved to NYC in 2008. I’m a member of the M.I.L.E (Music Is Love Exchange) a network of artists affecting change in the lives of disadvantaged children and families in the highlands of Guatemala and a Regional Coordinator in Peru for ONE BILLION RISING, a global campaign to end violence against women, rise for justice and promote gender equality. Locally I help run FOOD FOR LIFE, a community organization that serves meals to the hungry and homeless of Lower Manhattan at Tompkins Square Park.

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based on 19 traveler reviews

Perfect accommodations for former New Yorkers!

5 of 5

I had the pleasure of staying at Sanctuary Guest Suites last night for a reunion with my best girlfriends from childhood, 5 out of 6 of us being former NYC residents. This is unequivocally the place to stay for a REAL New York experience. I have always disliked staying at hotels in my former hometown. We all miss the feeling of living in the city and Sanctuary brought us right back into the fold. It was wonderful to catch up with old friends in an atmosphere that felt like home. We were able to spend time in our room, sit out on our patio, and took advantage of having a kitchen at our disposal. The icing on the cake was a surprise, last minute, visit from our friend from Ohio. She flew in and surprised us at dinner. It was late evening and I was able to contact the staff and have them set up an extra cot for her. They made it all so easy. What a fantastic reunion and wonderful stay at Sanctuary! With a combined 12 children between us, this group of ladies will be back for another girls getaway soon! Thanks so much Mario and Zach!

Perfect accommodations for former New Yorkers!

5 of 5

I had the pleasure of staying at Sanctuary Guest Suites last night for a reunion with my best girlfriends from childhood, 5 out of 6 of us being former NYC residents. This is unequivocally the place to stay for a REAL New York experience. I have always disliked staying at hotels in my former hometown. We all miss the feeling of living in the city and Sanctuary brought us right back into the fold. It was wonderful to catch up with old friends in an atmosphere that felt like home. We were able to spend time in our room, sit out on our patio, and took advantage of having a kitchen at our disposal. The icing on the cake was a surprise, last minute, visit from our friend from Ohio. She flew in and surprised us at dinner. It was late evening and I was able to contact the staff and have them set up an extra cot for her. They made it all so easy. What a fantastic reunion and wonderful stay at Sanctuary! With a combined 12 children between us, this group of ladies will be back for another girls getaway soon! Thanks so much Mario and Zach!

Great people, good location

4 of 5

I loved the staff! Mario was very helpful in booking and our questions we had before arrival. And Zac was just great, so helpful in everything we need help during our stay that made our stay just great.
Tha appartment is clean. Its Location is good in a safe neighborhood, very close to subway and so all the attraction points in Manhattan.
The only catch was the stairs as we stayed on 6th floor. But it still worked for me since I looked pretty fit while leaving NYC:)
Nuray

Great stay!

5 of 5

Stayed at the Vishnu loft on a girls shopping trip and we were not disappointed The photos were accurate - the place is compact but not tiny, clean and convenient. Obviously not a new or modern place but for a fussy person like me, it was perfectly satisfactory.
The location is quite good for the East Village area - note you are in the East village, so grungy cool appears to be the norm.
The service from the staff was brilliant and uncomplicated. They were easily accessible via phone or email which they responded to promptly.
The fridge was exceptionally noisy and the lighting was low despite the lamps in the lounge. Not sure why the ceiling lights in the lounge don't have bulbs.
Would stay here again when back in New York although would probably try another one of their apartments.

"Living" in" vs. "staying in" NYC

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5 of 5

Having lived in NYC for 10 years (and now moved away for over a decade), the last thing I want to do when I go back to The City is to impose on good friends by sleeping on their couch. I also can't bear the thought of plunking down money on a touristy hotel room. If anything, I want to recreate my old New York living experience by staying in a cozy apartment with all the amenities. The Sanctuary fits those needs PERFECTLY. The check-in process is simple and efficient, and once you get to your "room," one finds themselves in a space that speaks to someone who actually wants to "live" in the city for while, as opposed to merely visiting. The Samedhi suite (where I stayed in the Sanctuary) is a beautifully furnished one bedroom, self-catering apartment that reminded me of my old apartment in NYC -- which is why I felt so comfortable being there. It was an oasis during my day that I could return to and not feel like I was staying in a box-hotel. The staff is helpful, but unobtrusive; and the clientele are all aware that the underlying yoga-vibe means that we all respect one another. I can't recommend the Sanctuary highly enough, but one needs to be aware that if you'd rather be at the Hilton or Marriot when you travel, this place is probably not necessarily for you. Maybe if you dialed down your life, took a deep breath, hit a yoga pose once in a while and then thought about what you wanted out of your temporary stay in NYC, then the Sanctuary would absolutely become your home away from home.

Great place to stay in East Village!

5 of 5

Stayed here last weekend and enjoyed it very much. Beautiful place with everything you need and more. Perfect for a short stay, nice little kitchen and very clean, almost spotless. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.

Location

From the Owner

“Personal Touch: Prompt communication from moment of inquiry through booking process. Check-in in person, help with luggage and available for assistance during stay.
Privacy: Privacy is important for travelers. You can come and go as you please, just like being in your own apartment. No curfews. Extra linens and towels provided on request.
Live like Locals: Get the opportunity to enjoy the authentic experience of living exactly like the locals and explore parts of New York City that most visitors don’t get to see.
Charity: Your stay helps contribute to a local Food Relief Project, Food for Life - Tompkins Square Park, which serves FREE meals to our hungry and homeless neighbors 3 days per week.”

The East Village is the most vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood in Manhattan. Originally populated by German, Polish, Irish and Ukrainian immigrants, the East Village became the center of counterculture and artistic movements in the 1950s and since has become the home of countless artists, musicians and actors. Madonna, Lou Reed (Velvet Underground), Ramones lived here in the 70s and 80’s. Today Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise and Mary Kate Olsen and David Schwimmer (Ross from FRIENDS) live just blocks away. The East Village is also the film set for many movies and tv shows which you will likely to run into during your visit.

This property is conveniently located minutes from all Lower Manhattan attractions (Soho, Greenwich Village, Lower East Side, Little Italy and Chinatown) and steps from the 2nd Avenue Subway Station and short train ride to Midtown (Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park) and Brooklyn.

Amenities

From the Owner

“Food for Life - Tompkins Square Park is our way to give back to the community and we encourage guests to help, if their itinerary allows. We serve hot meals to our hungry and homeless neighbors on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10-11am all year round. It's a unique, life changing and rewarding experience.”